Declining since 2006, #6,143 for boys today.
Popularity of Cris since 1885
Babies named Cris per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 0 | 5 |
| 1890s | 0 | 0 |
| 1900s | 0 | 0 |
| 1910s | 0 | 27 |
| 1920s | 0 | 29 |
| 1930s | 5 | 22 |
| 1940s | 42 | 159 |
| 1950s | 395 | 624 |
| 1960s | 458 | 806 |
| 1970s | 135 | 361 |
| 1980s | 30 | 190 |
| 1990s | 0 | 176 |
| 2000s | 23 | 307 |
| 2010s | 0 | 229 |
| 2020s | 6 | 98 |
Meaning & origin
Cris has been in use since at least 1885, with its peak popularity occurring in 1960. As of 2025, it ranks 6,143, with about 1 in 122,005 boys given the name. The name has been on a declining trajectory since 2006, showing a steady decrease in usage. Cris is most common in California, reflecting broader trends in the western United States. As a short form of Christopher or Cristian, Cris offers a concise, modern alternative to its longer counterparts.
Cris is a short form of Christopher, which comes from the Greek Christophoros, meaning 'bearing Christ.' It has been used as an independent given name primarily in English-speaking countries.
Where Cris is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Chris
Sibling names for Cris
Names that share Cris's style, for a brother or sister.
